obloquious

English

Etymology

From obloquy +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɒbˈləʊkwiəs/

Adjective

obloquious (comparative more obloquious, superlative most obloquious)

  1. (obsolete) Containing obloquy; reproachful.
    • a. 1635, Robert Naunton, Fragmenta regalia:
      […] it staved off all emulations which are apt to rise and vent in obloquious acrimonie even against the prince […]
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